How to Open a Combination Safe
How to Dial a Safe Combination
Step-by-step dialing for 3-number and 4-number dial safes, plus help if the dial has drifted.
How to Open a Combination Safe
These instructions open a professional dial safe when you have the correct combination but forgot the dialing sequence, and the dial has not gone out of alignment. They apply to professional safe dials such as AMSEC, S&G, and LaGard. Safes from home or discount clubs can dial differently. If the steps below do not work, the dial may have drifted, and ACME Locksmith offers safe opening and repair across the Phoenix metro. We are a licensed, veteran-owned company in business since 1997 with four valley shops and some of the best safe technicians in Phoenix.
Open a Safe With a 3-Number Combination
These steps open a safe 3-number combination on professional safes and dials such as AMSEC, S&G, and LaGard. Print directions.
1. Spin the dial left (counter-clockwise) at least four times and stop on the first number, directly under the opening mark.
2. Spin the dial right (clockwise) and stop on the second number the third time it comes under the opening mark.
3. Spin the dial left (counter-clockwise) and stop on the third number the second time it comes under the opening mark.
4. Spin the dial right until it stops on its own. If it does not stop, the combination may be wrong.
5. Turn the handle and open the safe.
Video: How to Open a Dial Safe With 3 Digit Combination
Open a Safe With a 4-Number Combination
1. Turn the dial right (clockwise) at least four full turns and stop on the first number.
2. Turn the dial left (counter-clockwise), pass the second number twice, and stop on it the third time.
3. Turn the dial right (clockwise), pass the third number once, and stop on it the next time.
4. Turn the dial left (counter-clockwise) to the fourth number and stop.
5. Turn the handle and open the safe.
Download PDF: Instructions: Dialing a 4-Digit Combination Safe
Video: How to Open a Dial Safe With 4 Digit Combination
Still Not Working? The Dial May Have Drifted
If you are sure the combination is right but the safe will not open, the dial may have gone out of alignment, or the lock may be failing. Forcing it can make a simple fix into a drill job.
Tired of dialing? We can swap a dial for an electronic keypad. See safe repair and service. Lost the combination entirely? Read what to do when you lost your safe combination.
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What Safe Owners Say
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